Graduate Ecologist - Water - 2026 (Newcastle)

Overview

With every community, Stantec redefines what’s possible. We are looking for a Graduate Ecologist to be based in Newcastle, joining our 2026 Graduate Programme. Our success in securing major water company frameworks has driven exciting growth within our ecology team, and we’re seeking passionate graduates to help deliver innovative environmental solutions across the water industry.

Application Deadline

Recruitment is ongoing. Please apply as soon as possible, as the advert may close once we have sufficient applicants.

The Role

Your daily work will be dynamic and varied, spanning both fieldwork and office-based tasks. You can expect to:

• Conduct a range of ecological surveys, including habitat classification, protected species assessments, and surveys across terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
• Work on-site and in the office to support project delivery across the water industry.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, such as ecological appraisals, ecological impact assessments (EcIA), and detailed protected species survey reports.

About You

At Stantec, we value your potential as much as your experience. We welcome applications from candidates who have:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Geography, or Environmental Sciences.
• A keen interest in the water industry and environmental solutions.

We’re especially interested in people who are:

• A Perseverer – Composed in the face of setbacks, approaching challenges with confidence and determination.
• An Adapter – Comfortable in new and changing situations, switching between a variety of dynamic tasks.
• A Focused Individual – Able to tune out distractions and perform effectively in any situation.
• A Collaborator – Effective working with diverse teams and perspectives to shape better outcomes.
• An Eager Learner – Curious and proactive, using experiences and insights to anticipate how situations may unfold.

Working Pattern

To ensure you receive strong support and development from your team, we ask our graduates to attend the office 4 days per week.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• A range of benefits, including holiday buy/sell, group income protection, and life assurance.
• Permanent employment contract, demonstrating our commitment to your long-term career.
• Professional progression plan, supporting you to gain professional chartership.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment, Early Careers peer group, and access to Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 32,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver, and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy, and prosperous communities.

Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We address today’s challenges while keeping a fairer, better tomorrow in sight—delivering clean growth, supporting radical changes in our economy, and meeting the needs of future communities.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.

We are committed to building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent. If you’re excited by this role but your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply. We are also committed to an accessible recruitment process; if you require reasonable adjustments during the process, please inform our Talent Acquisition team.